Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard
Larry Weaner offers a personal look at how dynamic, self-sustaining landscapes can emerge when we partner with nature instead of control it. Continue reading "Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard"
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Celebrate Lorrie Otto’s 106th: Help Grow the Seeds for Education Program
Lorrie Otto, the Godmother of Natural Landscaping, would have turned 106. Celebrate her legacy by funding one year of Seeds for Education grants. Continue reading "Celebrate Lorrie Otto’s 106th: Help Grow the Seeds for Education Program"
Q&A with Photographer Lindy Smith
Lindy Smith is an Iowa-based photographer who blends art and ecology, using 19th-century photographic techniques and sunlight to create haunting images of native plants. Her latest book, Leaves and Light: Sunprints of American Native Plants (Prospecta Press, Sept. 2025), captures the beauty and conservation value of plants from the Eastern Woodlands, Prairies and Grasslands, and California. Continue reading "Q&A with Photographer Lindy Smith"
August 2025 Native Plant News
At Wild Ones, we’re dedicated to connecting people and native plants. Our Native Plant News blog delivers the latest stories on native plant conservation, scientific discoveries, and habitat restoration from across the nation. This monthly, volunteer-written feature is designed to educate, engage, and inspire action, empowering readers to support biodiversity and promote sustainable landscaping with […] Continue reading "August 2025 Native Plant News"
Rewildling Stories
Rewilding starts at home. Native plant gardens restore soil, support pollinators, and connect habitats. Explore the science of small-scale rewilding and discover our Rewilding Booklist. Learn how your yard can help bring back the wild. Continue reading "Rewildling Stories"
8 Native Sunflowers That Support Pollinators and Birds
Native sunflower species vary widely in height, bloom time, and habitat, and they play a critical role in supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Their diversity and ecological value make them an essential addition to native gardens. Continue reading "8 Native Sunflowers That Support Pollinators and Birds"
When Advocacy Fails: Lessons from the Loss of Bell Bowl Prairie
In 2023, most of Bell Bowl Prairie in northern Illinois was removed for airport expansion. Conservationists salvaged its topsoil, moving it to Cedar Cliff Nature Preserve, where seeds and soil life are regenerating native plants from this rare, ancient Illinois ecosystem. Continue reading "When Advocacy Fails: Lessons from the Loss of Bell Bowl Prairie"
Rita Venable’s Path from Wildlife to Wild Ones
Rita Venable, Middle Tennessee Wild Ones member and author of Butterflies of Tennessee, blends humor and science to inspire native gardening. From field adventures to mentoring the next generation, she champions approachable, entertaining ways to connect people with butterflies and native plan. Continue reading "Rita Venable’s Path from Wildlife to Wild Ones"
July 2025 Native Plant News
July Native Plant News features native plant wins, threats, and research from across the U.S. Learn how Michigan climate studies are reshaping plant science, why wild parsnip outbreaks are raising alarms, and how a New Jersey traffic circle became a native garden. Plus, recovery success in North Carolina, biodiversity efforts in Illinois, and alpine plant conservation in New Hampshire. Continue reading "July 2025 Native Plant News"
EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis
Discover how ecological landscaping with native plants can make your landscape more resilient and help address the climate crisis. This webinar will highlight practical, evidence-based approaches to designing and maintaining landscapes that build resilience to climate change and support native biodiversity. Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis,” featuring […] Continue reading "EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis"
